NORWICH – Restore New York funding is now available for projects involving the demolition, deconstruction, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction of vacant, abandoned, condemned, and surplus properties.

Applicants must: Be initiated by municipalities, Demonstrate at least a 10% match, Hold a public hearing to discuss the application and the property assessment list. The Intent to Apply Form is due Monday March 25, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. EST, and the Final Application is due Wednesday May 22, 2024, by 3:00 p.m. EST

Applications are initially evaluated at the regional level and are scored against specific guidelines and how strongly they meet the goals of the program, which are to: Induce commercial investment and to Improve the local housing stock.

Priority is given to projects in Empire Zones and Brownfield Opportunity Areas, as well as to projects that leverage other state or federal redevelopment, remediation, or planning programs. There is also a strong emphasis placed on projects from economically distressed communities.

If you think you may be eligible for this grant, visit esd.ny.gov/restore-new-york#how-to-apply. With any questions, email jostrander@chenangony.org.

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